John Willard Young

John Willard Young (October 1, 1844 – February 12, 1924) was a leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). He is one of the few individuals to have been an apostle of the LDS Church and a member of the First Presidency without ever having been a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Read more about John Willard Young:  Early Life and Apostolic Ordination, Activity in Western Territories, Later Life

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